Monday, February 12, 2007

Quotes from the 49th Annual Grammy Awards:

Feb 12

Quotes from the 49th Annual Grammy Awards:

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are the Police and we are back!" - Sting, who reunited with his former bandmates to perform "Roxanne" in the night's opening performance.

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"This song means a lot to me. There was a time in my life when I couldn't love myself enough to love someone else. And now I am in love." - Mary J. Blige, before performing her Grammy Award-winning song "Be Without You."

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"I'm ready to make nice!" - Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, accepting album of the year for "Taking the Long Way."

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"There are so many people to thank. I'm going to start at the top. Thank you God. Thank you mom and dad. Thank you Simon Fuller who created the show `American Idol' that got me here." - Carrie Underwood, accepting the award for best new artist.

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"Get out there and start a rock band! We need more rock bands!" - Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, accepting best rock album for "Stadium Arcadium."

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"I just got done playing, and I'm nervous. ... Mind is blanking. It's amazing. This is quite an honor." - John Mayer, accepting best pop vocal album for "Continuum."

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"You did so good, girl," - Justin Timberlake to "My Grammy Moment" winner Robyn Troup, after their performance.

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"Today is pretty much the best day of my life." - Ludacris, backstage after winning best rap album for "Release Therapy."

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